Embrace Contemplation in Times of Challenge

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Forced introspection due to current circumstances can provide a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in deeper contemplation. As life slows down, it is essential to focus on improving mental well-being by examining thoughts, feelings, and meaningful connections. The return to nature offers a refreshing avenue for this introspection. For parents, understanding their child's developmental stage and addressing their needs with compassion is crucial. Current challenges present a valuable lesson in empathy and community care, emphasizing the importance of nurturing compassionate values in both children and adults.

“What am I doing with my life? Where am I going?” During this isolated time, many of us are having to readjust our identities because our visions for what life was supposed to look like completely shifted -- and so perhaps has the locus of our self-worth. Dr. Meag-gan O'Reilly is a licensed Staff Psychologist at Stanford University's Counseling and Psychological Services. In this episode, she offers helpful frameworks for cultivating a life --and society-- that can better recognize the basic intrinsic value of each person. Dr. O’Reilly’s research interests focus on social class, college student mental health, resilience, and multicultural identities, particularly gender and ethnicity. She also operates a private practice in downtown Palo Alto, Inherent Value Psychology, in which she provides clinical services to Silicon Valley professionals. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman